Green & Purple Acropora

Acropora species are a cornerstone of the SPS-dominated reef aquarium, prized by experienced hobbyists for their intricate branching structures and wide range of potential colors. These small-polyp stony corals create the classic reef crest look that many aquarists strive to achieve. While they require dedication to maintain, their growth patterns and coloration make them a rewarding centerpiece for a stable reef environment.

The appearance of Acropora can be highly variable, with colonies forming branching, plating, or encrusting shapes. Their coloration is diverse, often influenced by lighting and water chemistry, and can include shades of green, blue, pink, yellow, and purple. It is common for a single colony to exhibit multiple colors, with contrasting hues between the coral's base, branches, and polyp tips, offering a great deal of visual interest.

Care for Acropora is demanding and requires a well-established aquarium with stable water parameters. They thrive in high lighting, typically in a PAR range of 250-500. Water flow should be strong and chaotic to ensure detritus does not settle on the branches and that nutrients are delivered to the polyps. Placement is best in the middle to upper third of the tank where they can receive adequate light and flow. While primarily photosynthetic, they benefit from broadcast feeding with small particle foods like amino acids and fine plankton substitutes. Maintain calcium between 400-450 ppm, alkalinity between 8-11 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1450 ppm. Acropora are not aggressive, but they require plenty of space to grow and should be kept away from corals with long, stinging sweeper tentacles. Acclimation should be done slowly, and the coral should be gradually introduced to high lighting to prevent bleaching.

For the dedicated reef keeper with a mature system, an Acropora coral is an excellent addition. Its challenging care requirements are rewarded with beautiful growth and a dynamic structure that brings a true piece of the natural reef into the home aquarium.

This listing is for a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) item. You will receive the exact Acropora coral shown in the photographs.

We take livestock seriously. That's why we don't sell anything we wouldn't be comfortable putting in our own tank.

As we are direct from source, we import and sell direct to the public. This means you can buy with confidence knowing EMA prides itself on excellent handling and conditioning protocols.

Fish

All our fish held in a quarantine system for a minimum of 3 weeks. During this time, regular water changes are performed, and twice daily (or sometimes more) feedings are performed.

Copper is dosed and checked twice a day for ich and velvet.

During this treatment fish are given formalin baths for brooklynella and a minimum of 3 praziquantel doses is performed for flukes.

Coral

Our coral is quarantined for a minimum of 3 weeks, just like fish. During this time, regular water changes are performed, water testing done, and once a month a Fauna Marin ICP Total is performed.

Corals are inspected for pests/general health and are provided with a pest dip once a week for at least 3 weeks.

If we see signs of pests, the quarantine period is extended and/or additional dips are performed

If coral is bleached/unhealthy, it will remain in quarantine until healthy enough to sell.